2-Days Private Tour of Varanasi Including Sarnath and Boat Ride

Itinerary

Day 1: Varanasi City Tour Including Evening Ganges Arti Ceremony

Stop At: Bharat Mata Temple, Vidyapith Road, Varanasi 221001 India
Begin the trip with a pickup from the airport, railway station, hotel or other desired place in Varanasi. After that, you will have a Full-day city tour of Varanasi visiting Mother India Temple (Bharat Mata Mandir) - dedicated to the goddess who represents all the goddesses in the India culture. In other words, it can said that Bharat Mata personifies India as a mother goddess. Instead of traditional statues of gods and goddesses, this temple has a huge map of undivided India carved in marble.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tulsi Manas Temple, Varanasi India
Dedicated to Lord Rama, the walls of this modern, marble, sikhara-style temple are engraved with verses and scenes from the Ram Charit Manas, the Hindi version of the Ramayana.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sankat Mochan Temple, Sankat Mochan Road Saket Nagar, Nagwa Lanka, Varanasi 221005 India
This is a well known temple of Lord Hanuman also known as "Sankatmochan" the god who protects from the troubles. The temple was established by famous Hindu preacher and poet saint Sri Goswami Tulsidas in the early 16th century and is situated on the banks of the Assi river.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005 India
Established in 1916, BHU is the largest university campus in Asia. Tour the campus and see the Bharat Kala Bhavan museum and the new Vishwanath Temple (Birla Temple), which is an exact replica of the original Vishwanath Temple.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ganges River, Varanasi India
Early evening enjoy rickshaw (Tricycle) ride passing through the busy streets and bazaars of Varanasi takes you to the holy river Ganges where you cruise to witness the ’Aarti’ ceremonies amidst hundreds of lighted candles and flower offerings. This beautiful ritual makes every moment of the evening period special and fills with the spiritual thoughts.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Varanasi: 5 star - Ramada Plaza or similar / 4 star - Rivatas By Ideal or similar


Day 2: Varanasi City Tour & Drop-off

Stop At: Ganges River, Varanasi India
Early morning pickup at 5:30am from your hotel and leave for boat ride on the Ganges to see the bathing Ghats (river bank) & cremation site. Sunrise on the riverfront, as seen from a boat, can be a spiritually uplifting sight. The life on the Ghats bound in an endless string of rituals, ever-changing aspects of the river & the wide landscape across have fascinated visitors from all over the world.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi 221001 India
After boat ride a short walking tour of the back alleyways of the old city and have glimpse of the Holiest Temple of Hindus - Kashi Vishwanath dedicated to Vishveswara – Shiva as lord of the universe. Later back to your hotel for breakfast.

Post breakfast witness Silk Weaving Art of Varanasi, Varanasi is known throughout India for its production of very fine silk and Banarasi saris. Varanasi saris are adorned with intricate designs and zari embellishments making it popular during traditional functions and weddings. The city had flourished as the Textile capital of the region.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sarnath Via-Anlabereni, Varanasi 759026 India
known as the place where the Buddha gave his first sermon. You'll also visit the Archaeological Museum, which features treasures that date to the 3rd-century BC (museum remain closed on Fridays).

Later dropping back to hotel or your desired location in Varanasi.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: (If booked with option including Hotels)
No accommodation included on this day.